Unit
Phalanx
#Phalanx Value: 6 pts
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Description
❖Heavy infantry trained to fight in tight formation with overlapping shields. Nearly impervious to frontal assault.
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The Phalanx formation locks shields together creating an impenetrable wall. ShieldWall and BonusVsRanged features provide exceptional defense against arrows. Very high Life (28) but low Attack (8) makes them pure defensive anchors. Essential for protecting key positions.
Creation
Requirements
Must be present (NOT consumed)
Researches:
Fortification
Buildings:
Barracks 4 lvl
Costs
Consumed when created
Time 20000
20s Gold 35
Resources
Food 30
Wood 20
Mineral 30
Population
Citizen
Free 2
Battle
Combat modifiers. Stats are INTEGER flat bonuses. All other values are RATIOS.
Battlefield Position
Lane: First
Field: Land
Base Stats INTEGER
Attack 8
Life 28
Space 3
Speed 3
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Strategic Context
❖Advisory information only. Does not affect gameplay mechanics.
Advantages
- + Highest defensive stats for mid-game
- + Shield wall negates ranged attacks
- + Excellent position holders
Disadvantages
- - Very low attack (8)
- - Extremely slow (Speed 3)
- - Vulnerable to flanking